Senior Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Manager

Description:

BBC Studios, a globally renowned content studio and distribution powerhouse, is seeking highly skilled Senior Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Managers to join their Talent Pool. This Talent Pool allows BBC Studios to proactively engage with qualified professionals for upcoming opportunities. It offers a chance for candidates to express interest in future roles, with no immediate commitment required.

Role Overview:
As a Senior Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Manager, you will act as a principal advisor for legal and business affairs, supporting key production projects across different stages. Your expertise in negotiating complex content contracts, providing commercial and legal advice, and ensuring compliance with editorial and business frameworks will be crucial. You will work closely with internal teams, legal colleagues, and senior leadership to ensure BBC Studios secures competitive terms and manages risks effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement legal and commercial strategies to secure competitive deals and support business growth.
• Partner closely with legal teams and wider business units to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Negotiate global commissioning deals, ensuring coordinated and strategic advice.
• Provide day-to-day legal and business affairs guidance, covering production risks, editorial compliance, and commercial issues.
• Manage risks by ensuring adherence to frameworks and consistency across deals.
• Represent Business & Legal Affairs at senior leadership level with authority and professionalism.
• Act as a trusted advisor to production teams and senior management, resolving complex legal and commercial challenges.

Key Criteria:

• Legal qualifications essential.
• Proven experience negotiating content contracts with broadcasters or streaming platforms.
• Comprehensive understanding of legal and commercial issues in content production.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to respond quickly to market changes.
• Skilled at resolving conflicts and delivering pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, working confidently with senior leadership.

Desirable:

• Experience in television content production.
• Track record of driving change and innovation within complex environments.

Benefits:

• Flexible 35-hour working week for improved work-life balance.
• 26 days holiday, plus one Corporation Day, with the option to buy an extra 5 days.
• Defined pension scheme and discounted dental, healthcare, gym membership, and more.
• Excellent career progression opportunities, including access to training, webinars, and cross-departmental projects.

Diversity & Inclusion:
BBC Studios strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups and is committed to equality of opportunity. The role is also part of BBC Extend, which is designed to provide opportunities for disabled people (including those who are deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent). Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment.

Sustainability Commitment:
BBC Studios integrates sustainability across all operations, aligning with the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets.

Salary Range:
45599 to 62099 per month (£50000 to £70000 per annum) plus £5319 London Weighting Allowance.

Location:
London, Television Centre (Hybrid working – a mix of office and home working).

Contract Type:
Permanent.